Description
A delicious lemon poppy seed loaf, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice until smooth.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened for better creaming with sugar.
- For extra lemon flavor, you can add more zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg